The California Mid-State Fair officially opened for its 80th year on Wednesday afternoon when the ropes to the fairgrounds dropped at exactly 4 p.m, bringing in locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n
It’s a family tradition for many people.<\/p>\n
\u201cFive years old, I\u2019ve been coming every year,\u201d said Nova Bevier. <\/p>\n
Bevier was entering the fair with her daughter and mother. <\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, and now we get to do it together, the next generation,\u201d Bevier said. <\/p>\n
Plus, for those thrill seekers, the first day included free carnival rides with admission.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe one that goes up slow and goes down fast,\u201d said Bevier’s daughter, on which ride she wanted to get on. <\/p>\n
A bird\u2019s-eye view of the rides at the California Mid-State Fair<\/p>\n
Others looked forward to the music, like the Old Dominion concert.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re a great country western group. It\u2019s kind of their roots and we love their music and we\u2019re going to have a great time,\u201d said Glenn Elder of Nipomo. <\/p>\n
The full concessions also opened up for the first day. <\/p>\n
Elder said he was looking forward to the \u201cadult beverage and kettle corn.” <\/p>\n
The fair features a variety of concerts, rides, exhibits and livestock at the barns.<\/p>\n
Hours for the fair are 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday and noon to midnight Friday through Sunday.<\/p>\n